Today was the first of the MGCC Tyne Tees Centre's big runs. The Cobweb Run started and finished at Brockbushes Farm, near Corbridge where we had a dedicated parking area. The event was over subscribed as the MSA had limited us to 50 cars. One car failed to make the start because of overheating problems on the way there, so there were 49 who set off and completed the run of around 110 miles.
Cars ranged in age from my 1937 TA, the oldest, right up to modern MGs
Cars ranged in age from my 1937 TA, the oldest, right up to modern MGs
The weather was kind to us, and although a little chilly on the hilltops, the rainclouds in the sky kept the wet to themselves and we had a great run. Lyn and Peter Ebden had found some stunning scenery and great driving roads, and thanks to them for all the hard work that went into making the day a thoroughly enjoyable one.
The TA had its, now customary, intermittent misfire on the way there, but performed faultlessly on the run. On the way home it began to run rough and lacked power, so there is some work ahead to find the fault.
The TA had its, now customary, intermittent misfire on the way there, but performed faultlessly on the run. On the way home it began to run rough and lacked power, so there is some work ahead to find the fault.
As 25 April was 'Drive it Day', we saw other classic cars on the road, including about a dozen Morris Minors and some Lotus 7s or lookalikes (they were travelling a bit briskly to identify correctly.)
It was 61 miles each way to the start and with the 110 on the run it was another 200+ mile day..
It was 61 miles each way to the start and with the 110 on the run it was another 200+ mile day..
RSS Feed
